Through strategic, place-based literacy support, we can break cycles of disadvantage and create lasting, positive change ensuring all children and young have the chance to thrive.

A huge thank you to @probonoecon.bsky.social for their partnership in producing this report.

Key findings showed:

💰 Over 5,000 pupils could gain up to £9.2 million in potential increased earnings

✍️ Pupils with SENDs and English as an additional language showed above-average improvement

📚 With programme costs of just £0.53 million, the economic returns are substantial

🔔 Our latest report on the impact of literacy support, with @probonoecon.bsky.social, reveals the urgent need for targeted literacy interventions in deprived areas and evidences how programmes can unlock significant academic and economic opportunities.

👉 www.probonoeconomics.com/reading-the-...

A visit to Co-op Portland Academy followed, where students proudly shared their favourite books in their vibrant library space. Previously a space lacking resources, it is now a thriving hub for students and families after working with Cradle to Career.

#PlaceBasedChange #CollectiveWorking

The North Birkenhead #CradleToCareer team highlighted our collaborative, place-based approach, and the Multi-Disciplinary Team shared their experiences of how shared knowledge has enabled them to better support local families and children.

Privileged to welcome our patron Dame Julia Cleverdon, Chair of @tnlcomfund.bsky.social, representatives from Children in Need, @placematters.bsky.social, UBS Optimus Foundation, Inspiring Scotland, FARE, & Scottish Government to North Birkenhead to witness the impact of our #C2C programme.